Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Audi A6 Allroad
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
Easy
0h30–3h30
~50–350£
| Estimated time | 0h30–3h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–350£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
A6 Allroad 2005-2011 32
A6 Allroad 2019-2025 19
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| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h45–3h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt CAGB | 0h45 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt (BNA, BRF) | 1h30 |
| Renew the air-conditioning compressor drive belt | 0h45–1h30 |
What is a Audi A6 Allroad accessory belt?
The accessory belt (also called the auxiliary belt or serpentine belt) allows the engine to drive peripheral components such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump.
When should you change the Audi A6 Allroad accessory belt?
Typical replacement is every 60,000–120,000 km or 4–6 years. Signs of wear include: squealing noise (especially at start-up or in wet weather), visible cracks or fraying. Always replace the tensioner and any idler pulleys at the same time.
Is it difficult to change the Audi A6 Allroad accessory belt?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: note the belt routing before removal, release the automatic tensioner, slide off the old belt, replace tensioner and idler pulleys, route the new belt, release the tensioner to apply tension.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 Allroad 2005-2011 | 2005-2011 | 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB), 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ), 2.4 V6 Petrol (BDW), 2.7 V6 TDI Die… | Diesel, Petrol |
| A6 Allroad 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZD), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZF), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPB), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DFBA), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPA), 40 TFSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMTC), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVE), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVF), 45 TDI 48V (MH… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
